affordability

American  

[uh-fawrd-uh-bil-i-tee] / əˌfɔrd əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality of being affordable.

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Explanation

Affordability is a quality of being inexpensive. Because of the affordability of the apples at the orchard, we went ahead and bought a whole bushel. The adjective affordability describes things you can afford to pay for because they don't cost too much. People move to certain neighborhoods because of the affordability of housing there, and others decide the affordability of community college makes it a great place to get an education. Sometimes this word is used to mean "cost or price," so someone might say, "The affordability of healthcare these days is just terrible!"

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affordability

“There is no evidence of a general late-year inflation premium in settlements as affordability, subdued demand and the looser labour market are limiting pass-through into larger awards,” the BOE’s agents reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

“LADWP needs a broader affordability strategy to support its customers,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

In the district covering part of the Tucson area, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza is campaigning on the issue of affordability, emphasizing that she grew up in a family that relied on food stamps.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Estate agent Zunara Tariq, of Oakmere Signature Homes, said affordability remained one of the biggest issues facing buyers.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

When he finished speaking, much of the talk in the room turned to affordability.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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